Julia Leung, CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), announced efforts to include RMB stock trading counters in Stock Connect as soon as possible. Speaking at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum, Leung emphasized the SFC's commitment to supporting the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) in expanding its offerings, including RMB foreign exchange futures, RMB-denominated gold futures, and structured fixed-income products. The SFC is working closely with mainland regulatory authorities to achieve this integration.